Chapter 2

Configure, Verify, and Troubleshoot a Switch with VLANs and Interswitch Communications

The Cisco CCNA exam objectives covered in this chapter include the following:

  • Select the appropriate media, cables, ports, and connectors to connect switches to other network devices and hosts.
  • Explain the technology and media access control method for Ethernet networks.
  • Explain network segmentation and basic traffic management concepts.
  • Explain basic switching concepts and the operation of Cisco switches.
  • Perform and verify initial switch configuration tasks, including remote access management.
  • Verify network status and switch operation using basic utilities (including ping, traceroute, Telnet, SSH, arp, and ipconfig) and SHOW and DEBUG commands. ...

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